Dog Show Gets Highest TV Ratings Ever

NEW YORK - The Westminster Kennel Club dog show drew its highest TV audience yet, attracting an average of 4.6 million viewers per night on the USA Network.

A Kerry blue terrier named Mick won best in show Tuesday night, capping the two-day competition at America's most prestigious canine event.

The network's two-night average household rating of 3.7 was up 9 percent from last year's 3.4.

The USA Network has televised the Westminster show for 20 years.

Dog shows have done increasingly well on television. NBC's coverage of the National Dog Show on Thanksgiving pulled in robust ratings while airing opposite the NFL game between the New England Patriots and the Detroit Lions.

Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, martini in the other, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!" -- Steve Parker

I have this theory if I watch a show it stays on the air , if I shop at a store or eat at a restaurant they stay in business. But, if I don't then they are doomed,, do you ever feel that way?
I planned my two nights around the dog show! I usually just catch the re-broadcast but this is the first year I planned to watch it! See!!!!

Re: Dog Show Gets Highest TV Ratings Ever

Originally posted by John
It's all thanks to Joeguy's heavy promotion!

I missed that line the first time I read this. Thanks for the compliment John.

Just figured not many people know about this and should watch it, great way to learn about dogs, history and size, I also planned the two nights around this show. missed everything I usually record, but worth it.